If at all possible, you should choose a bug out location that is very remote yet close enough to drive to in a single day. Unfortunately, not everybody has such a location. The only bug out location that some people can find and/or afford takes two or more days to reach. For them, reaching their destination is going to be a long and dangerous … [Read more...]
25 Things NOT To Do If You Bug In
There are countless articles and videos with lists of tips, hacks, and things to do if you bug in during a disaster. However, there aren't many lists of things NOT to do. That is the subject of this video by Reality Survival. If you've never bugged in for an extended period of time without power, then you probably have no idea all the mistakes people … [Read more...]
Sailboats: A Great Way To Practice Survival Skills & Bug Out After SHTF
There are a lot of articles about bug out vehicles, but as far as I know, none of them suggest sailboats as a way to bug out. It might sound like a crazy idea at first, but when you think about it, it makes a lot of sense. While everyone else is scrambling to get out of the city, fighting over whatever gasoline is left or stuck with cars that won't start … [Read more...]
7 Reasons Bugging Out Could Get You Killed
When disaster strikes, you always have two options: bug in at home and wait out the disaster, or load up your vehicle and bug out. When people think of prepping, many of them think about bugging out and meeting up with loved ones in a secret location, mainly because that’s what we commonly see in disaster movies and TV shows. But here’s the truth: in the … [Read more...]
5 Tips To Help You Handle Extreme Environments after Bugging Out
If a natural or manmade disaster happens, many people will be forced to bug out and relocate. But even if a disaster doesn't happen, people move for education, adventure, or a better life all the time. Either way, a move from one type of environment to another can be a huge shift for the body and mind. And unfortunately, modern society spoils us with … [Read more...]
60+ Preparedness Resources for Bugging Out
Off Grid Survival created what is probably the best collection of bug out information on the Internet. As the author says, bugging out shouldn't be taken lightly as it comes with many risks to your safety. If you're going to bug out, you need to know exactly what to bring, what to do, and where to go. And to help you with this, he compiled a list of over … [Read more...]
10 Reasons Why You Do NOT Want to Bug Out
There are certain situations where you would be forced to bug out, and it's important to prepare for that possibility. But there are some people who look forward to bugging out a little too much. The moment they hear about a major storm or hurricane, they grab their bug out bags and watch the news, eagerly awaiting an excuse to hit the road. The idea … [Read more...]
4 Tips For Putting Your Bug Out Plan Into Practice
Stocking up on supplies to survive an emergency situation is easy. We can all buy stuff and learn how to use it. But when the time comes that we really need it, there's no taking chances on preparation. You may think you have your plans and gear in order, but until you run through the following scenarios, there's no way to know if you're truly ready for … [Read more...]
5 Reasons To Bug In & 5 Reasons To Bug Out
The bugging in versus bugging out debate is probably one of the biggest in the survival community, most likely because it’s impossible to predict the future. Everyone’s got an opinion. You have your extremists (who see themselves doing either one or the other) and then you have those who prep for both. Instead of siding with either of the two, let’s try … [Read more...]
20 Bug Out Location Considerations
So your bug out bag is packed, your bug out vehicle has a full tank of gas, and you're ready to go at a moment's notice. But where exactly are you going? Although there are a few options for those who don't have a bug out location, you'll be much better off if you stake out a good location ahead of time. But it shouldn't be just any piece of land. If … [Read more...]
7 Tips to Help You Bug Out Fast
Imagine the worst has happened--the economy is collapsing, the country has been invaded, or a deadly pandemic is sweeping across the city--and people are beginning to panic. You are prepared to shelter in place, but in these sorts of scenarios, you'll have no choice but to bug out. The question is: How long would it take to get yourself and your family on … [Read more...]
What To Do If You Don’t Have A Bug Out Location
Most of my regular readers and I have a plan for sheltering in place during a disaster, but just because our focus is on urban survival doesn't mean we shouldn't have a bug out bag, a bug out vehicle, and an escape plan. There are just too many scenarios where sheltering in place would not be an option. Unfortunately, most urban dwellers would have … [Read more...]
